WASHINGTON - Scott Olsen watched Washington manager Manny Acta stroll to the mound in the eighth inning and figured his day was done. With the two down and the Nationals ahead 4-1, Olsen had walked two hitters to bring the potential tying run to the plate.

Halfway through the season, here's what we know about the Braves: The starting pitching is good, the power hitting is awful, and mathematically speaking they've got a chance to win an underachieving National League East.